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OCT stands for Original Credit Transaction, a card-network message used to push funds to an eligible card-linked account. Visa Direct distinguishes an OCT from an Account Funding Transaction: an AFT pulls or debits funds from a source account, while an OCT delivers funds to the recipient side. In gambling payments, OCT is therefore more relevant to eligible card payouts than to an ordinary card purchase. The transaction still depends on support throughout the chain. The casino or its payment provider must be able to originate the credit, the card network must route it, and the receiving issuer must accept that type of credit for the particular card and country. A card that worked for a deposit can still be ineligible for an OCT payout.

OCT is a transaction type rather than a consumer wallet or separate account. The recipient does not open an “OCT account”; the credit is sent using eligible card credentials. Processing speed can be faster than traditional bank payouts where supported, but merchant review occurs before the network push. Casino verification, withdrawal limits and approval remain separate from the card network’s processing of the final credit.